My Sister's Place

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My Sister's Place

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domestic violence agency Through our 24/7 hotline, victims can request an appointment with one of our counselors, our court advocate, or to request shelter.

Founded in 1977, My Sister's Place offers mental health counseling to victims of physical and emotional abuse in Athens, Hocking, and Vinton Counties.

09/23/2026

09/15/2026

With permission, we wanted to share this wonderful message we received from a former shelter resident today. We *love* to hear from former clients! And we are so very happy to hear this.

"I just have to tell somebody!

Today, September 15th, I am celebrating 6 years of freedom! It was 6 years ago today (at 11:00 pm) that I walked out my door into the night and drove away from 40 years of captivity. Much of my captivity was in my own head because I had refused to give up, to quit trying, despite the abuse, the pain and fear. And I couldn’t see a way to leave.

I was not a young woman, I was 68 years old. I didn’t have first and last months rent on anywhere! How would I pay utility deposits? Buy groceries? We only had one car. Where would I go? How would I live? Until I didn’t want to live anymore.
But when I hit that brick wall the only direction I could go was out the door.

I thank God for giving me a refuge, a place to feel safe and begin my journey at “My Sister’s Place.” The women there helped me feel safe enough to stand on my own two feet and to begin the process of finding my own life. They pointed me in the right direction, gave me information and support, showed me that I was capable.

They were with me every step of the way.
I have a life now that makes me smile every day, and I’m so grateful! I will never forget each of the women who encouraged me and cheered me on. You all have my eternal gratitude!"

07/22/2026

Many thanks to Sara Purnell at Starbucks in Athens for nominating us for a grant through The Starbucks Foundation! We received $3000, which will go toward our pet program and emergency needs of our shelter residents.

We’re proud to be selected for , thanks to local Starbucks employees in our community.

07/22/2026

My Sister's Place offers much more than shelter. Many in our community need help but don't need shelter, or cannot access shelter for many reasons. Please share and spread the word about these other services we offer!

04/30/2026

Congratulations to Kelly Hatas and Jessica Stroh from Hocking Athens Perry Community Action for winning the Women of the Year Award through the Athens County Foundation. And many thanks to them both for choosing My Sister's Place as the beneficiary of the $500 grant associated with this award.

Kelly and Jessica, along with the Athens County Foundation and many other community members, are at the heart of the highly anticipated Sunset Shelter project. They have been working on creating a safe and compassionate space for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. We are proud to partner with these two dedicated women and join the ACF in honoring their work!

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Athens, OH
45701

Telephone

+18004433402

Website

http://www.mspathens.org/

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